Question 1

Provide a real-world example of aggression that would be consistent with the ideas proposed in the frustration-aggression hypothesis. Specifically discuss how this example is consistent with the frustration-aggression hypothesis.

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Question 2

Imagine that you have been asked by a local school to help create an interpersonal intervention to reduce aggression. Based on research on interpersonal interventions, provide a brief description of an intervention that you think could work to reduce aggression at school.

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Question 3

Imagine you are serving as a consultant for an organization that wants to put forward legislation in favor of gun control. Discuss research that you could provide to help make the case for increased gun control.

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Question 4

Describe each of the three types of domestic violence offenders as identified by research. Explain the reasons as to how these personalities develop.

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Question 5

Imagine you are to give a presentation to a group of parents on the influence of playing violent video games on aggression. Discuss what you would say in your presentation regarding the scientific research linking violent media to aggression.

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Question 6

How does the prefrontal cortex influence human aggression? In include in your discussion the relevant sections of the prefrontal cortex and the role serotonin plays in damping aggressive behaviors.

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Question 7

Drawing upon social psychological research, why does the weapons effect occur? Explain and discuss the implications of one laboratory and one field study that demonstrates the effect.

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Question 8

Discuss and explain trait aggressiveness. What makes people high in trait aggressiveness? Discuss research in your text that supports both genetic and environmental causes of trait aggressiveness.

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Quiz 12: Interpersonal Aggression